“Battleship Island” Released Nationwide in U.S.

Fans awaiting the release of “Battleship Island”, which stars Joong-ki Song and Jung-min Hwang, can now see the World War II escape thriller at participating CGV, AMC, Century, and independent cinemas, according to the U.S. branch of CJ Entertainment.

Inspired by true events, “Battleship Island” earned $27.9 million its opening weekend through an wide release in Korea. The film was released on 2,027 screens taking up about 85% of South Korea’s available commercial screens. Although the film has proven to be a success with over 4 million people having already gone to see the film, it has received mixed reviews from viewers and critics alike.